#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny
The Special Investigations Unit found that some companies hiked their prices for PPE by 400% or more.
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
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Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response
Government and private sector launch fund to fight gender-based violence and femicide, with R70 million already raised.
Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security
The ‘persal’ system was used to decide which frontline workers will get the vaccine in Limpopo. Meanwhile healthcare workers administering the vaccine will get extra security.
Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory
South Africa has secured 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. Some South African health workers are hesitant about being first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine but President Ramaphosa says that is ok.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine en route to South Africa
There is much anticipation as South Africa gears up for the arrival of the first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine while health workers worry about the number of doses.
Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines
Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.
Classroom confusion: Parents in the dark over school feeding scheme, while unions contest start of school year
On-again, off-again school nutrition programme set to restart by end January but governing bodies are in the dark.
This rural outreach programme is ensuring that poverty-stricken learners do not drop-out of school this year
A youth-driven non-profit organisation is helping children and teenagers in rural Limpopo stay in school, with the hope of securing a bright future for the whole region.
Health Minister shaken by state of preparedness in Limpopo on eve of vaccine rollout
South African medical authorities are gearing up to deliver the first batch of vaccines but there are major challenges as the minister of health discovered.
As funerals become Covid-19 super-spreader events, officials call for a break with customs
After largely escaping the first wave of Covid-19 infections, Limpopo has seen a rapid increase in infections. Provincial leaders say funerals are to blame, and urge mourners to avoid gathering and adjust certain customs.
New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year
South Africa has recorded nearly 190,000 new infections, with 4,900 deaths since New Year’s Day. In some province, new infections exceed 2020 peaks. As restrictions remain in place, the president is hopeful vaccines will arrive within months.
‘This virus is here, and it is dangerous’—A young Covid-19 survivor warns of long-term effects
A Covid-19 survivor suffering the long-term effects of the illness has a stark warning for those who still do not believe that the coronavirus affects younger South Africans.